Senior RF Engineer

Company:  DISH
Location: Houston
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile. 

Department Summary

Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Development organization is building the country’s first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform RF design activities for the first standalone 5G broadband network in the US, including propagation modeling and prediction for macro cell deployment.
  • Determine equipment and power configurations, and collaborate with eNB/RAN and UE teams on RF link budget modifications per site.
  • Conduct site candidate evaluations, site walks, and update performance parameters for continuous improvements.
  • Coordinate cell site call testing, optimization drive activities, and troubleshoot issues impeding test sign-offs.
  • Manage projects independently, develop innovative solutions to complex RF engineering problems, and recommend procedural changes.
  • Coach and review the work of lower-level engineers while establishing operational plans that impact functional results.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

  • BSEE/BSCS degree and/or at least 5+ years of relevant LTE RF Design working experience, and 6+ years overall wireless experience in Design/Optimization or Operations roles including RF support of Site Acquisition and site Construction teams
  • Related Degrees and experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of BSEE/BSCS

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Cellular/Mobile Technology mastery in 4G/5G and NR theory and practical experience
  • Mastery of macro and small cell nominal and final RF designs including development, operations, RF KPIs, and maintenance of RF link budgets for 3GPP technologies
  • Mastery in setting up, calibration, utilization, and data processing of various LTE designs and optimization equipment and software

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/Year
Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities and a flexible time away plan. All benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.

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